Centre
for Health Solutions- Kenya (CHS) is a local indigenous Kenyan organization
that utilizes local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the
implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing and
emerging public health concerns.
Through the TEGEMEZA project, CHS is working in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to support the implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment activities at provincial and district health facilities in Central Kenya.
Through the TEGEMEZA project, CHS is working in partnership with the Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health and Sanitation to support the implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment activities at provincial and district health facilities in Central Kenya.
We are currently sourcing for talented, self motivated, high calibre individuals to fill the following positions:
Senior Program Officer - Nairobi
Ref: 0018/CHS/SPO/2012
Overall Job Function
Responsible for supervision of specific CHS program officers, on-site mentoring and implementation of Prevention, Care and Treatment activities at CHS-supported facilities.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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To oversee the initiation and implementation of Care and
Treatment, PITC, PMTCT/EID, TB/HIV and PwP services at CHS-supported facilities
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To provide on-going supervision of CHS supported HIV prevention,
care and treatment programs
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To participate in training and mentorship of site facility staff
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To participate in monitoring and continuous quality improvement
of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs
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To participate in literature review and research in relevant
areas to inform program
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To liaise with Ministry of Health officials and other
stakeholders in coordinating implementation of the program in compliance to
Ministry of Health guidelines.
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To prepare budgets, work plans, reports and other technical
papers
Qualification and skills required
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Medical doctor registered with the medical board. Having an MPH
or MMed degree is an added advantage.
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At least 3 years progressive HIV-related clinical experience
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At least 2 years experience working in an NGO setting
Pharmacist - Nairobi
Ref: 0017/CHS/PHARM/2012
Overall Job Function
Provide technical support to strengthen best pharmacy practices and drug logistics management and information systems at facility level, central sites and regional level in CHS supported facilities
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ref: 0017/CHS/PHARM/2012
Overall Job Function
Provide technical support to strengthen best pharmacy practices and drug logistics management and information systems at facility level, central sites and regional level in CHS supported facilities
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
·
Design and implement procedures and guidelines on forecasting,
storage and stock management, procurement and distribution of drugs at central
level in line with national policies
·
Oversee pharmaceutical supply management, including needs
estimation, drugs quantification, procurement and distribution systems
management
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Support facilities to develop site specific SOPs for dispensing
of antiretroviral drugs and drugs for management of opportunistic infections
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Strengthen logistics management information systems for
pharmaceutical commodities
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Ensure capacity building for providers on ARV commodity
management and pharmacovigilance
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Work closely with the health management teams to support
adequate and reliable supply of ARVs, OI drugs and commodities at sites
·
Collaborate with the provincial and district pharmacists through
combined supportive supervision and mentorship to ARV dispensers and in the
monitoring of drug and logistics information systems at facility and district
levels
Qualification and skills required
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Pharmacy degree
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3-5 experience in working with HIV/AIDS programs
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Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and
management of the supply of the chain system
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Knowledge of MOH systems
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Computer skill including ability to use word and excel
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications
and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org
clearly indicating the subject line as Senior Program Officer or Pharmacist by
5.00p.m Friday 23rd March 2012.
The Centre for Health Solution - Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Centre for Health Solution - Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
